Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 10.1% cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,953 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Calais
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Salisbury, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower